“Over the past year, I have come to realize that Vijay has both the experience and the drive necessary to address Asheville’s growth and development issues.”
Letter: Dee Williams for City Council
“Because I vote for what candidates have done (their experience defines their qualifications) and not what they say they’re going to do, I’m voting for Dee Williams in the upcoming City Council primary on Oct. 10 and in the general election on Nov. 7.”
Letter: Supporting Lee, despite disagreeing on policy
“So why would I support a politician with whom I disagree so consistently? Frugality, passion and open-mindedness.”
Inclined not to park
Asheville, N.C.
Cleaned out
Asheville, N.C.
Letter: Conservatives attack poor on dental care
“Conservatives’ deflection to ‘personal responsibility’ is a cop-out that hides their lack of solutions to this issue.”
Letter: Thirsty in Beer City
“Why does it seem to be so difficult to put a few fun, nonalcoholic drinks in the fridge?”
Letter: Give artists their due
“I’m truly honored that you thought it was a great addition to the article; however, next time if you post an artist’s work, I think you should acknowledge them so they may have some new opportunities arise.”
Letter: Economic theory and Asheville
“Trickle-down economics does not work. Look no further than Asheville.”
Letter: Bothwell ‘walks his talk’
“He has tirelessly displayed the courage of his convictions advocating for affordable housing, a living wage, social and economic justice, better public transportation, more public parks and green spaces, and a commitment to consider climate change in every decision he makes personally and as a community leader. “
Letter: McHenry is wrong about single-payer health care
“Just imagine — some $17 trillion in savings, and health care for everyone!”
Take heed, Asheville: The dangers of unwanted change
“Perhaps the greatest danger of unwanted change comes from within the city itself, from apathetic and cynical millennials, hippies, anarchists, witches, crystal-worshippers and other folks who simply have given up on politics altogether.”
Flight of fantasy
Asheville, N.C.
Letter: Remembering Chuck Marsh, permaculture pioneer and innovative spirit
“A unique individual for his time and place, Chuck Marsh was committed broadly to environmental education, bigger-picture thinking and a deep love for people and the future of the world.”
Esprit de core
Asheville, N.C.
Letter: Repurposing the Vance Monument
“In that vein, here is my idea for the Vance Monument: Have a local sculptor create a giant hand at the base; fingers folded to create the impression that the obelisk is a raised middle finger.”
Letter: Let’s move forward with Williams
“She understands what has occurred and what kinds of economic and social steps can help Asheville move forward versus being static or moving backward.”
Theater review: ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [Revised]’
It’s no wonder that The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [Revised] is such a popular play in the Asheville area. It’s an automatic crowd-pleasing comedy.
Letter: Coming ‘round the mountain (in a big truck)
“Is it going to take someone being killed before we can get some relief from this problem?”
Kingdom at war: The Gospel According to Jerry
“It seemed that the whole world was at war, and the tiny river kingdom of Asheville was neither exempt from the traumatic effects nor absent in playing an important integral part in its prosecution.”
Investigating the grime
Asheville, N.C.